5th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference

March 13 - 2020

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Main Auditorium, 3100 SW 62nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33155

Light The Way. Offer Hope. Prevent Suicide.

                                  


About the Conference

The 5th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference is an interdisciplinary undertaking supported by the generous work of many partners and volunteers. Special acknowledgement goes to Christine Reigadas, who continues to spearhead this vital, annual conference. The Planning Committees is grateful for support received by the Florida International University Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry. The conference was made possible, in part, from this support. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of FIU, nor does mention by trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by FIU.



UPDATE: Postponed

 

Schedule

9:30am - 9:45am Opening Remarks
Jefry Biehler, MD, MPH
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Chair, Suicide Prevention Conference
FIU Chair, Department of Pediatrics, and Director of Medical Student Education
9:45am - 10:30am Topic: School Screening/Prevention (Mass Casualty)
Speaker: TBA
Description: TBA
5 minute Q&A to follow
10:30am - 11:15am Topic: Impact on youth/teachers
Speaker: TBA
Description: Discussion of Response methods
5 minute Q&A to follow
11:15am - 12:00pm Topic: Impact on community
Speaker: TBA
Description: Discussion on disaster planning and resources for psychological dupport during and after disasters
5 minute Q&A to follow
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch Break & Poster Viewing
1:00pm-1:50pm Topic: What have we learned from the DOD about PTSD?
Speaker: TBA
Description: TBA
5 minute Q&A to follow
1:50pm-2:50pm Topic: Narcan & Opioids: Life in 2019
Speaker: TBA
Description:
  • History of the epidemic
  • Pharmacology
  • Why Ovedoses Occur
  • Treatment:
    • Emergency- When, how, opportunity to obtain
    • Acute - Referral
    • Chronic - Adolecent Outpatient Services
  • Simulation- Narcan administration
5 minute Q&A to follow
2:50pm-3:00pm Q&A and Closing Remarks
Jefry Biehler, MD, MPH

Registration and Fees

  Registration Fee
General Admission $75
Nicklaus Children's Hospital Physicians and Staff Complimentary


Refund Policy

Refunds will be issued when requested in writing and if submitted prior to March 06, 2020. No refunds will be honored after this date.

Go Green CME LogoAccredited with CommendationAccreditation Statement: Nicklaus Children's Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement: Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty/Planner Disclosure Policy: In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s Standards for Commercial Support, all planners, teachers, and authors involved in the development of CME content are required to disclose to the accredited provider their relevant financial relationships. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience.